The Golf Club at Dove Mountain - Tortolita/Wild Burro
About
The desert foothills of the Tortolita Mountain Range provide the stunning backdrop for the three nines designed by Jack Nicklaus at The Golf Club at Dove Mountain. They are played in three different 18-hole combinations, one of them being Tortolita/Wild Burro. The Tortolita nine serves as the back nine for the PGA Tour's Accenture Match Play Championship, but Nicklaus considers Wild Burro to be the best of the three. Playing through canyons and desert washes, the golf course features dramatic elevation changes and stunning views. Tortolita's third hole has the highest elevation at the club while the ninth hole on Wild Burro is the longest finishing hole of any of the nines. The intricately contoured greens and strategic fairway bunkering provide a challenge for even experienced golfers.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour | 72 | 7852 yards | 77.2 | 145 |
| Blue | 72 | 7250 yards | 74.0 | 144 |
| Copper | 72 | 6753 yards | 71.6 | 134 |
| Yellow | 72 | 6224 yards | 68.9 | 127 |
| Yellow (W) | 72 | 6224 yards | 75.6 | 141 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5234 yards | 70.2 | 126 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 74.0/144 | 454 | 541 | 437 | 188 | 419 | 541 | 417 | 221 | 414 | 3632 | 471 | 559 | 203 | 539 | 441 | 343 | 199 | 451 | 412 | 3618 | 7250 |
| Blue/Copper M: 72.4/138 | 417 | 541 | 386 | 188 | 387 | 541 | 398 | 161 | 414 | 3433 | 428 | 559 | 181 | 539 | 398 | 343 | 199 | 439 | 412 | 3498 | 6931 |
| Copper M: 71.6/134 | 417 | 492 | 386 | 180 | 387 | 526 | 398 | 161 | 402 | 3349 | 428 | 546 | 181 | 516 | 398 | 343 | 174 | 439 | 379 | 3404 | 6753 |
| Copper/Yellow M: 70.0/130 | 383 | 492 | 359 | 180 | 359 | 526 | 358 | 161 | 390 | 3208 | 428 | 533 | 181 | 481 | 398 | 280 | 174 | 375 | 379 | 3229 | 6437 |
| Yellow M: 68.9/127 W: 76.3/152 | 383 | 446 | 359 | 165 | 359 | 513 | 358 | 149 | 390 | 3122 | 417 | 533 | 156 | 481 | 370 | 280 | 164 | 375 | 326 | 3102 | 6224 |
| Yellow/Green M: 66.8/122 W: 73.3/144 | 311 | 446 | 359 | 122 | 359 | 386 | 358 | 124 | 354 | 2819 | 300 | 533 | 114 | 481 | 311 | 280 | 164 | 339 | 320 | 2842 | 5661 |
| Green M: 64.6/117 W: 70.4/133 | 311 | 440 | 236 | 122 | 300 | 386 | 323 | 124 | 354 | 2596 | 300 | 464 | 114 | 403 | 311 | 273 | 114 | 339 | 320 | 2638 | 5234 |
| Handicap | 14 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 13 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by N6dnxvkNhlQ8H0Uwm3d9 on 07/01/2022
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Photo submitted by bigslik on 06/30/2022
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Photo submitted by u117423374 on 06/23/2022
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On the Tortolita 9 Photo submitted by Vrob2 on 06/14/2022
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Photo submitted by trat10 on 04/30/2022
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Photo submitted by u000007060305 on 01/08/2022
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Photo submitted by u000007060305 on 01/08/2022
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Photo submitted by u000007060305 on 01/08/2022
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Photo submitted by u000007060305 on 01/08/2022
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Photo submitted by u000007060305 on 01/08/2022
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Photo submitted by u739389504 on 11/07/2021
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Photo submitted by Aaronts on 01/19/2021
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Photo submitted by adamnashed on 01/04/2021
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Photo submitted by u000003659713 on 11/25/2020
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Photo submitted by mslaughter1201 on 08/26/2020
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Dove Mtn Saguaro in foreground, Bighorn Fire beyond. Photo submitted by jeromeg52 on 06/09/2020
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Photo submitted by Hendrycks on 03/26/2020
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Photo submitted by GlennOka on 03/24/2020
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Photo submitted by TDHawkinson on 11/25/2019
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Photo submitted by TheGreatGNU on 06/16/2019
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Photo submitted by ewentzel on 01/29/2018
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Dove Mtn 19th hole view Photo submitted by retired123 on 01/28/2017
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Gorgeous views from every hole! Photo submitted by golfandskiaddict on 07/19/2016
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View of course through saguaros Photo submitted by sseliga17 on 08/06/2015
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Photo submitted by KKJJJ1978 on 02/08/2015
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Photo submitted by KKJJJ1978 on 02/08/2015
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Photo submitted by kappaman1990 on 09/14/2014
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Monsoon Rains Approach Tortolita Course #5 Green Photo submitted by MaranaGolf on 07/13/2013
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Photo submitted by u000001355121 on 05/08/2013
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Photo submitted by Evetskirk on 01/12/2013
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#3 on Saguaro Photo submitted by timstaley on 10/25/2012
Great course, awesome views.
I would highly recommend this course. Challenging, but fair layout for most levels. The greens were great for this time of year. The scenery is great... !
Staff was excellent...!
I'll be back...
Dove Mountain
Did not enjoy the "Cart Path" only on several holes...This is a Mtn. Side Golf course and it can be very cumbersome on a hot day to park on long side and hit from opposite sides of course...and walking back and forth for correct club selection, etc....makes the course a hard play for not Advanced level golfers
Hey "utahdiana" thanks for the review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your round. Come back again soon.
Exceptional as Usual
First class course all the way. While other local courses are having a difficult time keeping course conditions playable, this place is in immaculate shape!
Hey "timgags" thanks for the five star review! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed our course conditions here at the Golf Club at Dove Mountain. We look forward to seeing you back again soon for your next round.
This course has many bunkers
The placement of bunkers made the game challenging.
Hey "atsilva51" thanks for the five star review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your round. Come back and see us again soon.
It's a must-play if you're up to it!
This is a difficult course. But the layout is excellent, the views are spectacular and the condition is superb.
If you're an average player, bring extra balls!
Hey "Hal1169295" thanks for the five star review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our course conditions and layout. We hope to see you back again soon for your next round.
Great condition
Even in this summer time, the course is in excellent condition.
Hey "phenyle" thanks for the review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your round. We look forward to seeing you back again soon.
Enjoyable and challenging round
The course played as expected... very challenging. The greens are absolutely incredible. Well maintained and plenty of break. Make sure you read your putts from all angles. I would also encourage to select an appropriate tee box. Leave your ego behind, select the appropriate tee box, and enjoy the round playing from strategic drive locations. I played every club in my bag and had to many strategic shots.
Hey "Bill1402687" thank you so much for the kind words about the course. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the challenge of the course.We hope to see you again soon!
Great day
My friend Pat and I played at 1:20 on a Saturday, the course was in great condition and we played 18 in 4 hours 10 min. We waited on a few holes but for the most part the pace of play was great. Bring your A game, the course is challenging but fun! We enjoyed the views and hit long and straight most of the time! I highly suggest playing this course!
Hey "JBelton" thank you for the 5* review. We are glad you and your buddy were able to have a great time out on the course. Since you liked it so much we hope to see you back out here soon!
I love this place....
I admit to being biased when it comes to this course, I love the place. Challenging, but not a killer. Fairly open for a desert course and a nice variety of holes. Depending on what tees you hit from, you can have some long approach short. Lots of undulations to the greens, which make them fun and challenging. Only criticism was that the course was very firm. The greens were firm and the fairways were a tad on the hard side. This is my favorite place to play in Tucson.
Hey "u000007423051" we appreciate the 5* review. We are sure that any golfer reading this review will appreciate it as well. Come see us again soon!
Desert beauty
Breathtaking course. GPS on carts. Undulating fairways/greens (with elevation + windy day)) provide a unique challenge. Paired with a solid playe (Marshall)r on my round and ran into a familiar face (Blair) from another course. A solo (Mike) joined us on the back nine. Played well because of the challenge and the better golfers around me ( = focused). Best time I've ever had golfing.
Hey "Sparrow18" thank you so much for the 5* review. We appreciate all of the feedback on the course and are happy to hear that you had a great time out there. Come see us again soon!
Immaculate course conditions.
Challenging but fair golf course. If you drive the ball fairly straight, you can score well. Fairways are plush and the ball sits up. Greens were a bit slow and all putts roll towards the valley. One warning - stay out of the desert. Cactus can cause some really painful stings. Just a treat to play this course.
Hey "u00000344917" we appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. I am sure any golfer reading will appreciate your insights about the course. Come back and see us again soon and make sure to stay out of the desert!
Disappointing
We got there 15 minutes early and where told we couldn't warm up that we had to tee off right away because there where some members waiting to go. This course is difficult, and not in very good,shape.maybe that's why the place,was empty and they no longer play PGA tour event here.
Hey "Mcdewey" we are sorry to hear that you did not have a great experience at Dove Mountain. If you can please email us at dovemountain@outlook.com
and share more details about your experience. We would like to make things right for you.
Tough course
Great course with lots of bunkering and desert. It was a blast trying to play without looking too foolish. Sort of slow first nine then opened up. Course supplied range balls and cold water. Had a great time.
Hey "jray1965" we are so happy to hear that you had a blast out on the course. Come out and see us again soon!
Wonderful Southwestern scenery
Disappointed that such a beautiful course which gives bottles of water does NOT recycle those bottles. Probably adding thousands/year to the local landfill.
Hi "jthompjr" thank you so much for the 5* review!
Beautiful Place
This facility is like “Eye Candy”...beauty everywhere. Conditions were great. The course is fair but challenging. It is a worthwhile venture. The Sonoran Desert does have critters that should be avoided. So, if you hit into the desert, just forget about that ball and take a safe drop, out of harms way.
Hello "ronnsandi" thank you so much for the 5* review. We appreciation you taking the time to leave your feedback. We are sure that any golfer reading this review will appreciate your advice! Come see us again soon.
Dove Mountain
Greens on Saguaro and Tortolita in great shape Wild Buuro coming back well after aeration.
Hey "ligonier0158" thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive review. We are glad you liked the course conditions and hope to see you again soon.
gila monster
excellent course,this course makes you think . pay close attention to cart screen and landing areas. One of the most picture perfect courses the greater tucson area has to offer. came across a gila monster on the back nine on cart path taking a drink from water on path, pretty cool.
Hey "Jon3671753" thank you so much for the 5* review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time out on the course along with the scenery. Come out and see us again soon!
Great Golf Venue
This course with the exception of bunkers is top notch. The fairways are the best I have ever played. The only complaint we had was the price of beverages from the beverage cart.
Hi "Phil3406271" thank you so much for the 5* review. We are so happy to hear that you loved the course conditions! See you soon!
Beautiful course.
The course was in excellent condition, greens rolled true and fast. Wide fairways and a lot of well placed bunkers. The staff was sparse. A tournament was sent out before us. I was disappointed that they moved one of our 2 tee times out, separating my group. They did not notify me in advance or give reason.
Hey "ozputt" thank you so much for the positive review. Glad to hear that you were really satisfied with the course conditions and we hope to see you out here again soon.
Beautiful course!
Beautiful course, 90% great staff. Play was very slow due to what we were told was one foursome- unfortunately nothing was done about their pace.
Hey "leacroghan" thank you for the feedback and we are sorry that you got stuck behind a slow group. We are glad you enjoyed the course and hope to see you again soon.
Thank you for your kind review. We are happy to hear you would recommend our course and are looking forward to having you back!